SR1147 over South Potts Creek
GoodDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1153 · Structure no. 000000000570404
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1147 over South Potts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1147 over South Potts Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1147 over South Potts Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1147 over South Potts Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1147 over South Potts Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1147 over South Potts Creek?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1147 over South Potts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.